How to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh by bus and train?

From Motherwell to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 42 bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Cairnhill Road, Cairnhill station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Airdrie station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Motherwell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4242
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
    ID 6160642
    20 m • 1 min
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    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Coatbridge
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnhill Road, Cairnhill
    ID 6160966
    26 min
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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Airdrie
    10 m • 1 min
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    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
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    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Motherwell to Edinburgh by train

To get from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Motherwell station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Motherwell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

109min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Motherwell

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
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    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Milngavie
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    37 min
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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
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    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Motherwell to Edinburgh

The distance between Motherwell, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 66.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Motherwell to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Motherwell to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train schedule from Motherwell to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Motherwell) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Motherwell to Edinburgh by train

To get from Motherwell to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Motherwell station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Motherwell may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

109min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Milngavie
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 42, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Motherwell to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Motherwell to Edinburgh?

    The 42 bus line goes from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station near Motherwell in Motherwell to Coatbridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Coatbridge station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Motherwell to Edinburgh by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Motherwell in Motherwell and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Motherwell to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the 42 bus from the Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell stop near Motherwell in Motherwell.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Motherwell and Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Coatbridge station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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